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John Howley Memorial Fund

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We mourn the too-early death  of our beloved friend,  John Howley of Ormond Beach, Florida.  John always gave of himself to help others. John and his wife, Sheila, were always there when anyone need a helping hand.  

This fund is to assist his family with expenses in their hour of need.  
Donations will go into the Law Office Trust Account of Rebecca M. Becker
to be used to pay expenses and be distributed to his wife, Sheila.
Make checks payable to Rebecca M. Becker Trust, with the notation:
For John Howley Memorial, 57 Nicholas Court. Ormond Beach, FL. 32176
or funds can be sent to Sheila Howley, 123 Imperial Heights Drive, Fl. 32174

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of John  ­­­Patrick  Howley announce his sudden death from a stroke on the 22nd of May, 2021.  He was born to Irish parents,  Eileen and John, in Edinburgh, Scotland on the 19thof December, 1953.  He was the oldest of four children, with siblings  Michael (Australia) and twins Allanah ( deceased) and Gerard (Edinburgh).
John was educated at St. Augustine Catholic School, Stirling University and OPEN University, receiving a degree in mathematics. He was inducted into MENSA International in the late 70’s.  He and Sheila Young met while they were students and married in 1975, embarking on a life-long adventure together.  
A friend of all, John never met a stranger.  He was man for all seasons: hotelier in Edinburgh,  innkeeper in Barbados, engineer in Saudi Arabia, salesman in Ormond Beach.  A devout lay minister and reader at his beloved St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, he co-founded its thrift store and food pantry.  He was a raconteur, trivia meister, football fanatic (Up the Celts!! ), host of the annual Robert Burns Dinner, rescuer of Great Danes (currently Lita and Boots), devoted friend and caregiver to John  White, and faithful friend to anyone in need. The community will miss his unmistakable brogue and quick wit.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory and carry on his spirit, Sheila, his wife and support for 45 years,  his children, John Michael, his daughter, Allanah Armstrong (husband Brent), grandson Brody, and innumerable friends.
“He is not dead, this friend – not dead,
 But in the path we mortals tread
 Got some few trifling steps ahead
 And nearer to the end…”
                                                            Robert Burns
Details of a funeral mass at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, 1000 Ocean Shore Boulevard
Ormond Beach will be announced shortly.
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    Ormond Beach, FL

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